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Abe 471: Hydrology Question Paper

Abe 471: Hydrology 

Course:Hydrology

Institution: University Of Eldoret question papers

Exam Year:2012



CHEPKOILEL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL AND BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERING
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION 2012/2013
ABE 471: HYDROLOGY

Instructions: Answer any seven questions
Time: 3 hours

QUESTION 1:
Describe the terms as usedbin hydrologic practices:
a). Time of concentration (2 marks)
b). Isohyetals (2 marks)
c). Base flow (2 marks)
d). Interception (2 marks)
e). Flood peak (2 marks)

QUESTION 2:
a). What do you understand by catchment area and runoff? (4 marks)
b). Explain the various factors that influence runoff from a catchment area. (6 marks)

QUESTION 3:
a). What is infiltration? (2 marks)
b). Define infiltration capacity and infiltration rate. (2 marks)
c). With the aide of a diagram explain how you would use infiltration capacity curve to calculate runoff from a small catchment. (5 marks)

QUESTION 4:
a). What is the hydrological cycle? (2 marks)
b). Explain its importance. (2 marks)
c). Describe how it is influenced by human activities. (6 marks)

QUESTION 5:
a). What is a unit hydrograph? (3 marks)
b). Explain the practical application of a unit hydrograph






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